After a string of four wins, Phillipsburg's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Easton Area Rovers by a score of 4-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Phillipsburg of the 5-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Easton Area's part, Audrey Rinda spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 11 Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kaede Walsh, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Mayorca, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Phillipsburg's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-8. As for Easton Area, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 12-7.
Phillipsburg will take on North Hunterdon at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Easton Area, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 15-5 defeat vs. Bethlehem Catholic on the 8th.
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